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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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